I am facing receeding hairline and will turn 28 in May. I wonder how long until I go bald like my father.
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ERA, I'm eighteen and losing my hair. Why?
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I'm 21. Hairline started to noticeably recede when I was 18 but I think that it's been happening as early as I was 16. It sucks, and I can't do nothing about it. Hell, I doubt I can grow a beard. I've already accepted my hairless fate.
I started to bald with 16, but it has been thin and brittle my entire life. I've had my hair long for a while, and also started to dye it into dark colours, but one day decided to go for the bald-shaved look, and it has actually been pretty nice.
This is the top of the line as far as advice for this sort of situation goes (beyond the obvious "talk to your doctor" advice). Don't take for granted how good the shaved-head, beard combo can turn out looking. Either that or start getting into hats.
Hate to break it to you OP, but your going bald. You have two choices: Start fighting it by using the big three ( Finastride, Minoxidil ( Rogaine ) and Nizoral shampoo ) or simply let nature take its course. I had two friends who started balding when they were 16 in high school. They lost everything by the age of 21. Sorry for scaring you and making you feel bad. If you choose to fight it, just remember there are some pretty big risks using the big 3 treatments. Avoid a hair transplant. Best of luck with everything and dont let it get to you.
I don't know about big risks. Is a 1% chance of side effects that big of a risk? Most of the people who get the side effects recover from them too. I believe it has been overblown to a large degree because it sucks for those very few who have irreversible side effects.
I still remember hearing about viagra making some folks go blind and that hasn't discouraged many from taking them just for the sake of a boner.
Idk. All I know is I used a bit ( and I mean a VERY small amount ) of Minoxidil for help with a bit of beard growth and that stuff messed me up.
I think its more like $300, but you'll need to redo it every couple of months. You can do some research and watch the related links. Some guy has a channel where he talks about his toupees.
Good example what difference hair can make and there are other good ones out there: hair makes a lot of your look. Sure, you can rock a bald head with confidence but alone the guy in the vid looks like two different persons before and after. Also 10 years younger.
When I was around 19, I started losing my hair and even had the beginning of a tiny bald spot. Shit was weird and scary. I started contemplating ways to fix this, including implants, but before it got too bad it just stopped. And now I'm 31 and have a full set of hair. It's starting to recede a bit but that's just natural I guess and it's barely noticeable for now. I think the hair loss when I was younger was purely the result of stress and an unhealthy lifestyle. Don't lose hope, OP.
And even if you do end up losing your hair, just embrace it. I used to think I'd look like shit bald but now I shave my head regularly. You can make it work. I understand why it seems like the end of the world at your age, that's a perfectly natural reaction, but you'll be fine. Wait until you reach 30 and your body decides to grow sentient unkillable love handles. Now that sucks.
And even if you do end up losing your hair, just embrace it. I used to think I'd look like shit bald but now I shave my head regularly. You can make it work. I understand why it seems like the end of the world at your age, that's a perfectly natural reaction, but you'll be fine. Wait until you reach 30 and your body decides to grow sentient unkillable love handles. Now that sucks.
This is why i use minox since my 20th lol my fear for baldness is insane. It's only 4 bucks a month and seems to work great in early phases anyway it thickens my hair too as a bonus and improves my beard area lol.
And i don't even have baldness signs yet but i take no risks. My moms side has em (diffuse thinning and then going bald).
Yeah i got real vanity since my teens lol i was never like that before. Also being tom cruise height and skinny lean, i rather not go bald.
Anyway now to your point OP, it can be severe stress my hair also was thinner when i had periods of severe stress or less vitamines. But it can also be pre mature balding. If you are in early stages minox is worth a try imo that's when it works best. Could also be alopecia btw, wich minox good for, or well that's what my doctor said wich was: "it works best for alopecia, diffuse thinning and early signs of baldness". As i said diffuse runned in the family so she proscribed me the stuff.
But it's something that's for life if you quit it will go continue.
And i don't even have baldness signs yet but i take no risks. My moms side has em (diffuse thinning and then going bald).
Yeah i got real vanity since my teens lol i was never like that before. Also being tom cruise height and skinny lean, i rather not go bald.
Anyway now to your point OP, it can be severe stress my hair also was thinner when i had periods of severe stress or less vitamines. But it can also be pre mature balding. If you are in early stages minox is worth a try imo that's when it works best. Could also be alopecia btw, wich minox good for, or well that's what my doctor said wich was: "it works best for alopecia, diffuse thinning and early signs of baldness". As i said diffuse runned in the family so she proscribed me the stuff.
But it's something that's for life if you quit it will go continue.
Some people do just lose hair at a younger age.
A guy I knew at school (15 at the time) used to have your typical white boy, short hair with a split fringe but decided to cut his hair shorter one day and it was like night and day. Was clear he was really balding and he never recovered from it, tried growing it back out but it didn't help and he eventually always wore a baseball cap or bandana or both.
I believe he eventually came to terms with it and shaved his head but that was yes later.
A guy I knew at school (15 at the time) used to have your typical white boy, short hair with a split fringe but decided to cut his hair shorter one day and it was like night and day. Was clear he was really balding and he never recovered from it, tried growing it back out but it didn't help and he eventually always wore a baseball cap or bandana or both.
I believe he eventually came to terms with it and shaved his head but that was yes later.
No doubt hair is one of the most important aspects when it comes to looks, right up there with height, bf %, jawline, eyes, etc, but a horseshoe is probably the most unflattering hairstyle (lol) and he'd have looked much better with it bic'd or even just buzzed.
Also depends a bit on the form of the head. That guy from the B/W post above would also look good buzzed. The guy in the vid maybe not so much. https://www.resetera.com/members/seacatsandcicadas.17490/
Never said it'd look good just much better than the horseshoe in the before picture lol.
Why is that bad advice? Shaving my head and growing a beard when I started losing my hair was the best advice I ever got.
I've dealt with anxiety issues personally, and when I was in my early 20s it was bad enough to thin out my hair on the sides for a little while, it could totally be related to stress. My best advice would be to try and not think/worry about it too much and schedule an appointment with either your primary doctor or a dermatologist.
See a doctor, there might be some small hope for you that it is stress relates but prepare for the worst.
OP, if you're in need of therapy and concerned that your parents may freak out about you seeking professional help have you considered one of those services where you speak to a therapist through text/IM only? I've never used one so I can't vouch for their legitimacy but I'm sure there are resources online that can point you to a good one if they exist.
Going to a doctor for hair loss is a waste of an appointment as it's literally nothing serious and you are clearly going for your appearance despite hair being related to health. I am 18 too and have dark hair that literally feels dead and dry and I couldn't give less of a damn that it is. You could be sufficient of something but in reality the main concern is genetics. Whatever they determine is the way your hair will be. You're a man, hair is of the least concern since it has got more worth amongst Women, hair is more important to them no doubt.
Yeah, sudden hair loss can definitely be health related and going to a doctor if you suddenly start losing a lot your hair over the course of a couple months seems like a pretty smart thing to do.
At worst you make a trip to the doctor in vain, that seems a small price to pay to make sure you're not actually sick.
Yeah, I had shoulder-length thick hair until I was about 18, then it just started thinning at the top and wouldn't stop. Mine is definitely male pattern though, so not sure what to suggest in your case; reading your responses it seems it could be largely due to stress, so there may be a fix for you if you seek professional help.
It's very hard to come to terms with for sure, I tried to fight it for a while but in the end it's just not worth it. Unless if you're extremely fortunate and can afford transplants or whatever, it's honestly best to just shave it all off and get it over with. I do miss having the option to grow it out without looking like Friar Tuck... But on the plus side it's very low maintenance, and much more dignified than the alternative.
Maybe in the near future they'll release a cure and we can all be beautiful again.
It's very hard to come to terms with for sure, I tried to fight it for a while but in the end it's just not worth it. Unless if you're extremely fortunate and can afford transplants or whatever, it's honestly best to just shave it all off and get it over with. I do miss having the option to grow it out without looking like Friar Tuck... But on the plus side it's very low maintenance, and much more dignified than the alternative.
Maybe in the near future they'll release a cure and we can all be beautiful again.
Hi op, balding at 18 is fairly normal, don't panic. Fortunately, there is something that you can actually do.
The most important thing would be to visit a specialist, possibly a trichologist or a dermatologist.
The two fda approved medications against male pattern baldness are finasteride and Minoxidil. The first must be prescribed my a doctor and comes with a few potential side effects (decreased libido and difficulty in getting an erection mainly), therefore I urge you to inform yourself on the subject.
They can be fairly effective in stopping the process of balding and even reverting it, but ymmv. If you want to get an idea of the results you might get a good place to start would be the tressless subreddit.
Finally some doctors also prescribe mixed lotions, which contain not only Minoxidil and finasteride but also female hormones. Of course the concentrations are very low and the lotion being topical means that there should be no side effect at all.
With that said the first thing to do would be to find a knowledgeable specialist (trichologist). If you happen to live in Italy I can help you in this regard.
Enough people have told you to see a shrink that I don't need to.
In addition to that, how is your fitness level? Obesity sometimes worsens hair loss. I worked with 2 twins once and it checked out.
Yeah, started happening to me at around 18.
I wouldnt go down the road of chemicals or transplants. Accept it and own it. Shave your head when the time comes. If you dont you will just have a lifelong battle of trying to hide it.
To cut to the chase, you going bald will not impact your chances of getting laid. As soon as your start acting like its a problem, it will become a problem.
I wouldnt go down the road of chemicals or transplants. Accept it and own it. Shave your head when the time comes. If you dont you will just have a lifelong battle of trying to hide it.
To cut to the chase, you going bald will not impact your chances of getting laid. As soon as your start acting like its a problem, it will become a problem.
This is awful advice, "being a man" is one of the biggest reasons why psychological concerns go undiagnosed until they become overwhelming. I would love for you to explain to me how mental health related to self-image isn't something his primary doctor would be interested in helping with.
I don't know why people are so against hair transplants, if you're okay spending the money to go to a reputable place, it can be a life changing procedure. You don't have to just accept baldness in 2018, especially if you're in your youth
I started losing my hair at 15, had typical male pattern baldness by 19.
Shave your head, the sooner you do it the sooner you realize how awesome you are. You don't need hair.
Proscons.
Pros:
Work out a little and girls love ya.
Hats fit snuggly,near Velcro like to your head.
Fast showers, no need to shampoo, conditioner, body wash for everything!
If you run with a back pack, old timers salute you, they think your in the military :|. Don't salute back, unless you are/were service member
Cons:
If your white like I am, you will have people scream and throw stuff at you. Yelling that your a nazi and or skinhead.
If you run story a back pack people assume your also a cop and harass you.
Shave your head, the sooner you do it the sooner you realize how awesome you are. You don't need hair.
Proscons.
Pros:
Work out a little and girls love ya.
Hats fit snuggly,near Velcro like to your head.
Fast showers, no need to shampoo, conditioner, body wash for everything!
If you run with a back pack, old timers salute you, they think your in the military :|. Don't salute back, unless you are/were service member
Cons:
If your white like I am, you will have people scream and throw stuff at you. Yelling that your a nazi and or skinhead.
If you run story a back pack people assume your also a cop and harass you.
Genetics as well as stress plays a major role in early loss of hair. You have two options:
1. Accept it and make what hair you have left work for you.
2. Talk to your doctor to see if there are medications or hair restoration methods you could do.
The 2nd option can get expensive so I would personally go with the 1st. This comes from someone who started getting a receding hairline once I graduated High School. It sucks but loss of hair is really not a death sentence for your social life.
1. Accept it and make what hair you have left work for you.
2. Talk to your doctor to see if there are medications or hair restoration methods you could do.
The 2nd option can get expensive so I would personally go with the 1st. This comes from someone who started getting a receding hairline once I graduated High School. It sucks but loss of hair is really not a death sentence for your social life.
'Yeah but if you were a man and accepted that hair isnt that big a deal you wouldn't have a problem' /s
Genetics or stress. If you're bald for sure....don't fight it, it'll make things worse. Best way to combat baldness is to get in shape, gain some muscle, get a chiseled face, maybe some facial hair. You'll still be bald but at least you'll have an attractive, defined look. Consider how good Michael Jordan, Bruce Willis, 2pac etc looked in their bald primes thanks to being in shape.
My grandma on my mom's side had a full head of hair, whereas my grandma on my dad's side was bald (and all children, daughters and sons, are bald or balding). My mom has full hair though, and so far I have hair and it grows nicely.
My grandma on my mom's side had a full head of hair, whereas my grandma on my dad's side was bald (and all children, daughters and sons, are bald or balding). My mom has full hair though, and so far I have hair and it grows nicely.
So is there a consensus on how strong the whole genetic/mom side thing is in terms of hair loss? My grandpa on my mom's is into his 80s and still has a full head of hair. I'm 25 and have no indication of graying, thinning or hair loss. I realize it could still happen though. This thread has me scared. Losing your hair can be a death sentence for males.
it's a shock at first but it happens to almost everyone. some a little earlier, others a little later.
you'll be in good company.
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